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Enrollment for 2012 DCP and ACRE programs began this week
January 27, 2012
N.A.I.L.E. news (2)
Caroline Kuhn won Grand Champion Market Lamb during the North East Youth Sheep Show held at the Big E in West Springfield, Mass.

January 27, 2012 1 Photo
N.A.I.L.E. news
Emilie and Caroline Kuhn recently exhibited at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky.

January 27, 2012 1 Photo
Swine herd expansion modest, despite return to profitability
Hog producers have remained cautious about expanding their breeding herds despite the industry's return to profitability – a wise decision considering there is still much economic uncertainty for them, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt says.

January 23, 2012
Researchers: Honeybee deaths linked to seed insecticide exposure
Honeybee populations have been in serious decline for years, and Purdue University scientists may have identified one of the factors that cause bee deaths around agricultural fields.

January 12, 2012
Public comment period on fertilizer regulations nearing end
The Office of Indiana State Chemist will continue to accept comments from the public until Jan. 7 on a proposed state-mandated rule regulating use of fertilizers on farms.

January 5, 2012
2011 Indiana Angus Association
The 2011 Indiana Angus Association annual meeting was held Dec. 10 in Greensburg. The following young men and women were selected as officers of the 2012 Indiana Junior Angus Association board: (standing from left) Katelyn Wilson, Orleans, past president; Madison Butler, Vincennes, president; Kyrsten Retherford, Indianapolis, vice president; Sarah Innis, Milroy, secretary/communications director; Caleb Smith, Whitestown, treasurer; Kallie Knott, Garrett, historian; Krisha Retherford, Indianapolis, membership director; and Robbie Dragani, Plymouth, Indiana Angus Association representative.
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These members were elected to serve as advisors for the Indiana Junior Angus Association and are pictured at the 2011 Indiana Angus Association annual meeting Dec. 10 in Greensburg. Pictured from left are Jeff and Julie Innis, Milroy; Cortney Hill-Dukehart-Cates, Modoc; and Kathy and Loran Wilson, Orleans.

January 2, 2012 2 Photos
4-H enrollment
Rush County 4-H enrollment for the 2012 fair season is underway.

December 30, 2011
County Farm Bureaus recognized for exceeding goals
Twenty-one county Farm Bureaus from around the state were recognized during the Indiana Farm Bureau state convention for excelling at county action goals during the past year.

December 30, 2011
Richland Farmers and Farmerettes
The Richland Farmers and Farmerettes held their first meeting at the New Salem Lion's Club at 7 p.m. Dec. 8.

December 30, 2011
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